Studying Higher Biology will give you the opportunity to develop:

• • • Scientific and analytical thinking skills in a Biology context

    • Problem solving skills in a Biology context

    • Your understanding of the role of Biology in scientific issues

    • An understanding of relevant applications of Biology in society

DNA & The Genome

(Structure & Replication of DNA; Gene Expression; Cellular differentiation; Genome; Mutations; Evolution; Genomic Sequencing)

Metabolism & Survival

(Metabolism and cellular respirations)

Sustainability and Interdependence

(Food supply, plant growth and productivity; plant and animal breeding; crop protection; animal welfare; symbiosis; social behaviour; biodiversity)